The PHILCO Phorum

How much rarer is the stardard verson versus the deluxe version in the 37-116 console? You very rarely see the standard version.

No production figures exist which break down the numbers of 37-116 Standard vs. De Luxe production; Philco lumped them all together (35,000 total).

If I had to guess, I would say the ratio of standard to De Luxe models is somewhere between 1:6 and 1:12. Probably closer to the latter. Clearly Philco made many more De Luxe 37-116 than standard 37-116 sets.

Would one be worth pursuing for at a 3 hour drive and $125? Cabinet is in great condition. Don't know if it works.

Yes I would even if it were Deluxe version.

I'm actually picking up my second 37-116 deluxe tomorrow for $100. Just wondering if a standard would be a good addition to the twins, then I'd have triplets of the 37-116.

Seems like I read somewhere that the std was only made for the first 6 months of production. There are a few different version of these sets (37-116 delux). Early ones have push pins to connect the spkr. Later have a socket/plug. Most have 6B4 tubes but the very late ones have 6A5G and the later ones a different LO circuit, less trimmers.

Terry

I would definitely go for a standard for $125 and 3 hours of driving!

Either version is worth the trip for $125-.

- Geoff